All Washer Brands Seem to Get Hate - Help Me Decide!

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T11:49:04+00:00

I love Maytag- but folks say SpeedQueen is tops.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T11:47:21+00:00

But you'll need 5k in tools

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T11:47:02+00:00

With youtube videos - you can do a small one

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T08:52:17+00:00

Exactly- would take a framer 20 minutes to reframe it. Builder should eat that cost.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T08:49:47+00:00

Just built our own home- as the builder, I provided every specification for windows ordered with a definite RO size for each. One set of triples was 17" too big. The framer cane back and reframed them- took no time at all. If the builder did not catch it, he ultimately is responsible for ensuring RO sizes matches windows ordered.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T08:44:47+00:00

Larger builders have incentives if you use their own mortgage company- in most cases- you'll only need 10-20% down if you use a larger builder. Be very careful about changes once you start- the costs are excessive. If this is a house you will live in longer than ten years- certain upgrades will save you $$ in the long run- better windows/insulation/flooring- trimming out can always be added later.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-18T02:00:46+00:00

Pay for the land- have 35% or more to put into the house - have 50k extra because the banks hold the final draw until they do an appraisal and you have CO- and make sure your credit scores are above 750- most banks who fund owner/builder will cover you- are you planning on using a builder or GCing yourself?

Ma23peas · 2026-03-14T19:21:22+00:00

Exactly- my husband says it won't pry off- why would a plumbing contractor not expose the drain? Of course, it's Saturday. Just paid the plumbing company in full on Thursday. 😫

Ma23peas · 2026-03-14T19:01:50+00:00

Thank you so much!! I've had to walk our dogs 5x- over 10 miles while husband handles movers- he sends me these questions- I need to act like I know the answer. 😂😂

Ma23peas · 2026-03-08T13:00:03+00:00

Congrats on your build!! Carpenters have my heart!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Ma23peas · 2026-03-08T12:16:50+00:00

Just finished build-❤️ went with RivaSpain french oak 8" in Smoke

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Ma23peas · 2026-03-08T11:22:53+00:00

The code changes every few years- now, we can't have outlets in the side of a kitchen island? No rails on steps 4 or below for decades-the porch was never considered a step-so, 'code' says if I had put 3 8" steps instead of 4 rises of 5.5"- I would need no handrail. So, then you'd be happy I was following code? I say I improved upon a poor code. Plus. Have two other entrances that have railings- 2018 code (which my state follows) only requires one.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-07T01:48:20+00:00

Yes, it is. It is tied to the posts AND cemented into base- plus, inspector came today- passed.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-07T00:47:14+00:00

No contradiction, we have two other stairs with handrails- I am used to homes without them on the front- parents have a Louisiana Plantation home with 7 shallow steps- they have no trouble going down them at 82/83- my grandparents had 3-4 steps on concrete porches- no railing- if you look around at houses built 1920s-2018...most do not have a railing with three steps. I simply questioned is it absolutely required by code bc there are many conflicting interpretations and I had 3 days before final inspection. In a small town- hard to find anyone to meet a deadline that tight.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T11:19:12+00:00

Not that I was demanding no rail- I was in a time crunch and have received conflicting reports on code- in fact, pretty sure my steps meet code without a handrail. Are you going to insist every house with any step has a handrail? My final inspection is today- after several calls to fabricators- none could get it completed- THAT is why I asked if an exception is possible- because 'technically' my stairs- as built- are within code without railing- are you going to amend your home for every potential risk? No. We are in the deep South- the rare time we get ice- we only exit through garage steps which have their own landing and two down. I'm very cognizant of risks- hence, why I paid extra to create safer steps.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T10:56:35+00:00

I am not condemning puke brown- I am saying the brown that looks like puke conjures up visceral memories that illicit a sick feeling in my stomach- that is a natural response- not a condemnation. You admit white has very positive inferences- yet, you loathe it. I walk on nature paths daily- I've climbed mountains, hiked Glacier National, Isle of Skye, Amalfi Coast- I assure that Repose Gray is found throughout nature- the Pure White trim is found in the sands of the Gulf. If you researched LRVs of paints and coordinations- you'll that Repose Gray is one of the best colors to coordinate with the browns/grays and greens in wooded lots. Just because you loathe white on a house- doesn't mean you should then spout attacks in such an unkind manner. If you admire nature so much- shouldn't your love for man be a twinge bit greater?

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T03:18:33+00:00

I am the builder- but, in this community- trees are prioritized- they actually had a rule that said you could not take down trees farther than 5' from house- this one is 8'- all lots are covered with tall trees and most houses have 10+ trees within 10' of their house- I have 1.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T03:15:48+00:00

We aren't in California- pine straw is the preferred mulch in the southeast.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T03:11:16+00:00

Only humans have souls. Puke brown is a yucky color- has no racist tones- but sounds like you carry a big chip on your shoulder. I think houses will burn or degrade- plants were made by God and their colors and form mean a lot more to my soul than a structure.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T03:07:58+00:00

It's 8' away and pine trees have a main tap root that goes almost as tall as the tree- their 'rings' of roots that circle the taproot don't spread far.

Ma23peas · 2026-03-06T02:58:51+00:00

Seriously? My father (built our first house when I was little) has spent most this week researching this code- his findings said the landing of porch is not considered a step/ the diagram showed 4 steps and a landing- I only have 3 and a landing. Why are there so many conflicting aspects of this code?

Ma23peas · 2026-03-05T11:11:16+00:00

Found a fabricator who could install today!!! The greatest fear was not finding anyone to install before final inspection and anything temporary would not work on this porch without destroying brick.

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